Specialist in: The Treatment of
Early Childhood Problems Through Play Therapy and Parent Support

Older Child, Adolescent,and Adult Challenges through Psychotherapy

Biography

When minds are troubled,

We can feel helpless and hopeless.

We need relief, respect and results,

Empathy, understanding, kindness,

A nonjudgmental treatment,

Honesty and appropriate humor.

Forty-five years of education, training, and experience have prepared me to help children, adolescents, and adults get through difficulties that beset their lives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving Missouri and Illinois. I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Lindenwood College, St Charles, Missouri.

I have practiced psychotherapy for twenty-five years after a career in education in which I worked with middle and high school students, community college, college and university students, women returning to the work force, veterans and men’s groups.

Since receiving my Masters, I have also received advanced trainings in the following: